Boeser's OT goal helps Canucks win preseason opener

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Sep 16, 2017 at 8:35 PM

From staff and wire reports

LOS ANGELES — Brock Boeser scored on a nice shot from the left circle through a defenseman's legs at 4:38 of overtime to give the Vancouver Canucks a 4-3 comeback victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday in the first NHL exhibition game of the preseason.

Sven Baertschi tied it for Vancouver with 2:54 left in regulation. Markus Granlund and Jake Virtanen, who played 65 games for the Utica Comets last season, also scored for the Canucks.

Muzzin scored with 4:51 left in the period, and Brown tied it with 57 seconds left in the period.

Fantenberg gave Los Angeles the lead 1:25 into the third.

Anders Nilsson was credited with the win for Vancouver. He made 10 saves and had the primary assist on Boeser's goal. Starter Jacob Markstrom stopped all 19 shots he faced.

Jonathan Quick started for Los Angeles and made nine saves on 11 shots. Darcy Kuemper took the loss, allowing two goals on nine shots in the third and overtime.

The Canucks play another preseason game Sunday against the expansion Vegas Golden Knights in Vancouver. It's possible the Canucks' lineup could feature a few players who will suit for the Comets this season.

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